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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property

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Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(223 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(95 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(43 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kids pool
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,000 reviews
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

With a stay at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites in Wrightsville Beach (Shell Island), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wrightsville Beach and University of North Carolina at Wilmington. .This beach resort is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Riverwalk and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Riverwalk - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poe's Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites offers 143 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include double sofa beds and dining tables. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 143 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and sofa beds, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Shell Island Restaurant serving guests of Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Wrightsville Beach? This resort has 11 square feet (1 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Shell Island Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 10.70 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shell Island Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 10 2025 to March 19 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 26.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10.70 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Shell Island All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island All Oceanfront Suites Wrightsville Beach
Shell Island Resort All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Resort All Oceanfront Suites Wrightsville Beach
Shell Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Resort
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Wrightsville Beach

Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 783 out of 1572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1572 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing vacation here. Loved the location and being there Sunday thru Wed it wasn’t too busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marlen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was nice the view is amazing. But the only problem I had was the cleanliness of the pools and hot tub. My whole stay I never saw it cleaned once and they were dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline M

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The unit was dated and not clean to my standards (hair in bathtub, sand on floor, towels and sheets yellowed and some stains). The couch was sunken in and very uncomfortable. The ice box had a broken door. Furniture overall was not in the best shape. The views however, were spectacular from the unit all around!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendria P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location. Beautiful beach right out the back door. Great views from the balcony. Parking on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay anytime of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Curtis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs some common sense issues dealt with.

I expected more! The staff were very friendly. I didn't care for the room. Very few amenities. You had to ask for everything. No house keeping service unless requested. Ice machine broken. Hot tub broken. Old small toilets. Living space furniture uncomfortable. Dining table chairs loose and wobbling. Refrigerator arms inside door were broken. The a/c was cold but only in certain areas. It could have used some ceiling fans. There was some mold and chalking issues. The bed howerever was comfortable. Movies in the living room area but not in the bedroom. Only basic cable. The pool was was just ok. Nice balcony and view of the beach and ocean. No free breakfast or free coffee in the lobby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My Get Away Place

Shell Island Resort is my get away place when I need to relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every one was friendly, helpful and attentive . Our room was beautifully furnished and decorated. Highly recommend this resort have stayed there many times wish they could fix the hot tub. Ate breakfast twice it was hot and nicely prepared.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, safe and beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chantal

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is the same as it was when I went over 10 years ago. The sofa bed was not comfortable at all and it was so noisy every time I moved. There were flies in the room too. The staff wasn’t helpful and didn’t offer any help with concerns. I will say it’s a good secluded resort which I liked when I went before, but it is not convenient to walk anywhere just FYI. The beach outside is clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like the beach and/or birdwatching, this is the place to stay! Every room has beach views and you can easily use the parking deck to survey the marsh and inlet areas for birds. I've stayed here a couple of times now and added lifers (new birds) each time! The staff has always been exceptionally friendly and helpful and the food in the restaurant is really good also. Having the ocean right outside the door is absolutely amazing also! Now for the cons: The beds are lined up against the wall with the sidewalk right outside and there are windows above the beds making it a little weird to think people could be right there by your head. There are no blackout curtains which means the bedroom is lit up by the security lights and for someone who needs complete darkness to sleep it makes it difficult. The bed was a little lumpy also so getting really rested was a challenge. We tried the pullout bed in the living room and that helped the light situation but was not super comfortable. I don't remember the bed being that uncomfortable the first time I stayed there but honestly, I'll sacrifice a couple of night's sleep for the proximity of the beach, inlet, and marsh for the birding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful beach just past pool area. Outdoor pool was cold but nice l I unging area and convenient tiki bar. Room was very nice with views if beach. Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025